Arrested Development: Juveniles in adult jails

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For thousands of youths accused of crimes, punishment precedes any conviction in court. They may be held for months or even years in county jails for -- and sometimes with -- adult suspects. SHNS’ Isaac Wolf reports on the 7,500 juveniles in adult jails at any time, their conditions of confinement and how a loophole in federal law allows jails in 29 states to house juveniles with adults.